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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What holiday is it in Chapter 38?

2. The sandwich shop owner refuses to give _______________ a job.

3. What does Miranda find in the pocket of her winter coat in Chapter 30?

4. What does Miranda discover at Julia's house?

5. What is Miranda afraid of in Chapter 25?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is missing from the apartment one day and what do Miranda and her mother think about what has happened?

2. Where does Miranda find the fourth and final note from the stranger and what questions remain for her?

3. What is Miranda's new outlook on life regarding how she is going to treat people?

4. What is the Quack's reaction when he sees Marcus on the street?

5. What do Marcus and Julia attempt to explain to Miranda one day?

6. How do Miranda and her mother differ in their feelings about Miranda's mother marrying Richard?

7. How does Miranda learn about Annemarie's disease?

8. How does Miranda react to Julia's assertiveness in this section?

9. When does Miranda finally understand what the writer of the notes meant when he said he was coming to save her friend?

10. Why do Annemarie, Colin and Miranda all quit their jobs after they get them back?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of disappointment. Identify at least two characters who either embody or experience disappointment then cite an example to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the setting of the novel. Does the author paint a complete picture for the reader? What, if anything, is missing?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the ongoing conflict between Julia and Miranda. What are the main sources of the conflicts? Why does it perpetuate? What does Miranda learn about the source of Julia's true anger? Explain.

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